Kremlin continues preparations to full-scale war. Russian troops able to invade Ukraine in two-three hours, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov

The units of the Russian army that are deployed next to the state border are able to invade Ukraine in two-three hours.

This was announced by NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov at the opening ceremony for Strategic Leadership: Security and Defense Sector of Ukraine program, Censor.NET reports citing 112 Ukraine.

"In case Moscow decides to enlarge the scale of its armed aggression against Ukraine, the 1st and 2nd army corps will launch an offensive after being regrouped and reinforced with Russia's regular troops. The Russian units that are deployed next to the state border are able to invade our country in two-three hours. Russian military industrial complexes are also preparing to the war," Turchynov said.

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"The Kremlin continues preparations to a full-scale war that is now a threat not only to Ukraine but also to other countries of Central and Eastern Europe," the NSDC secretary said.

Earlier, InfoResist chief and MP Dmytro Tymchuk said that from the military point of view, Mariupol direction is the most probable area of the Russian offensive.